Andrew Hess
Student Pharmacist
Scientific Name Chondroitin (3R,4R)-2-{[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6R)-3-acetamido2,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4yl]oxy}-3,4-dihydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H pyran-6-carboxylic acid
Common Names Chondroitin sulfate Chondroitin sulfuric acid Chonsurid Structum
History Chondroitin sulfate was first isolated and studied in the late 19th century. Its efficacy has been researched throughout the 20th century, primarily in regard to its use in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Many of these have been disregarded due to poor experimental design. In 2007, there were two large scale analyses of prior studies done on the clinical effects of chondroitin. One concluded that chondroitin provided little to no benefit and discouraged its recommendation in clinical practice. The other concluded that there was compelling evidence to suggest it may affect the progression of osteoarthritis.
Common Uses Arthritis Anticoagulation Cancer Cystitis Dry eyes Kidney Stones
How it works Chondroitin stimulates the activity of chondrocytes, which are cells responsible for making cartilage, by supplying them with the building blocks needed to do so.
Dosing Chondroitin is available as 400mg, 500mg, and 600mg capsules Recomended daily dosage is 1200mg (400mg three times daily or 600mg twice daily) https:/ /i5.walmartimages.com/ asr/ead81182-6a00-446c-a8f3f29a0d3df03c_l.190917007177 d87ald03lc08db5clbc5.jpeg? odnHeight=612&odnWidth= 612&odnBg=FFFFFF
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